OBITS: The Buffalo News Death Notices 11 Apr 2005; Buffalo, Erie co., New York

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Aiello, Margaret M. (Cutrona)   
April 9, 2005, wife of the late Peter S. Aiello; devoted mother of Dolores
Scorsone (Thomas Reinacher), Sarah (Sam) LoGalbo; loving grandmother of
Kathleen (James) Jendraszek, Joseph (Nancy) and Ann Marie LoGalbo; fond
great-grandmother of Lauren and Christine; dear sister of Sarah (late James)
LoDestro, Bertha (late Neal) Derion and the late Thomas, Charles, Angelo,
Josephine, Mary and Frank Cutrona; dear sister-in-law of Ann Cutrona; survived
by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3290 Delaware Ave., Tonawanda, NY, where Funeral will be
held Wednesday at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul's
Church (Kenmore) at 9:15 AM. Family present Monday 7-9, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9
PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Bartkowiak, Robert J.   
April 8, 2005; beloved husband of Bernice (nee Kowalczewski) Bartkowiak;
dearest father of Dawn Marie (Paul) Rutkowski and Mary Beth (James) Binner;
fond grandfather of Zachary, Megan, Adam and Aaron; brother-in-law of Gerry
(Don) Christel, Ray Kowalczewski and the late Emily (Dan) Wozniak; also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday at 9:15 AM from the
KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union Rd.)
and in St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church at 10:00 AM. Family will be present
on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Robert was an Army
veteran.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Bartolotta, Salvatore   
Of West Seneca, NY, April 10, 2005, beloved husband of Marie DeLauro
Bartolotta; dearest father of Carrie Ann Tomczak and Patricia A. (George)
Edwards; brother of Joseph (Virginia) Bartolotta; also survived by six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends received on Monday 7-9 PM
and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Rd.,
West Seneca where funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM and from Fourteen
Holy Helpers Church at 9 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be
made to The American Kidney Foundation.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Bickerton, Margaret E. (Rennie)   
Of Kenmore, NY, April 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Richard W. Bickerton;
dear mother of Barbara L. Bickerton, Heather M. (Bradley) Burtch, William R.
(Lynn), Rebecca S. Yeates, Richard W. Jr. (Lisa) and Andrew J. (Lynne)
Bickerton; grandmother of 10 grandchildren; sister of Barbara (Donald)
Sproule. Friends may call Tuesday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL
HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave. at Tremont, Kenmore. A Memorial Service will be held
Wednesday at Elmlawn Cemetery, Chapel of The Elms, 3939 Delaware Ave.,
Kenmore, NY, at 9 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo.
Mrs. Bickerton was a 13-year employee of L.L. Berger and a longtime voting
inspector for the Town of Tonawanda G.O.P. Mrs. Bickerton enjoyed gardening,
biking and golf.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Bruce, Howard G.   
April 9, 2005, beloved husband of the late Lois 'Betty' (nee Bruce); dear
father of Robert (Cynthia) Bruce, Jeffrey Bruce and Elizabeth Simpson; dear
brother of Virginia 'Missy' (late Peter) Lewis; grandfather of Tiffany, Adam
Bruce, Anita and Steven Simpson; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr.
(at Hopkins). Burial at the convenience of the family. Flowers gratefully
declined. If desired, contributions may be made in his name to Buffalo
Hospice. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Cooper, Alice L. (Miller)   
April 10, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of Robert; dearest mother of
Patrick (Brenda), Robert (Dawn) and Timothy (Jenni); grandmother of Jeremy,
Joshua, Andrew, Cory, Ryan, Cody, Cameron, Collin and Lukas; sister of the
late Norman (Joan); also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be
present to receive relatives and friends Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN
J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where
funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM. Mrs. Cooper was a retiree of
M&T Bank.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Crowe, Thomas B.   
April 7, 2005, of Pendleton, NY, beloved husband of Sharon (nee Gasiewicz);
dearest father of Jason and Derek; son of Donald (Kathy) and the late Natalie
(nee Ferringer) Crowe; brother of Donald A. (Mary Jo), David (Janine), Richard
(Mary), Karen (Jeffrey) Waldorf, James (Jennifer) and Patricia (Andy
Hochworter); also survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass from
Immaculate Conception Church, Eden, NY, Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 PM. No
prior visitation. Donations may be made to Roswell Developmental Office, Bone
Marrow Transplant Program or Lymphoma Program, Elm and Carlton Streets,
Buffalo, NY 14223 in Thomas' name. Arrangements by THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL
CHAPELS, INC., 3003 South Park Ave.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/13/2005.

Del Cotto Sr., Louis A.   
April 9, 2005; beloved husband of Josephine R. (nee Todoro) DelCotto; devoted
father of Louis A. (Betsy) DelCotto Jr.; loving grandfather of Peter
(Michelle) and Vincent DelCotto; great-grandfather of Killyan DelCotto;
brother of Elda Bagar; brother-in-law of Dr. Anthony (Pauline) Todoro, Grace
Todoro, Carol (Donald) Kirchberger and the late Dr. Joseph Todoro and Peter
Todoro Sr. Esq.; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be
present on Sunday from 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at (Amherst Chapel)
AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (Corner Hopkins Rd.) where
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 AM and from St. Gregory the
Great Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made to The Louis A. DelCotto Fund for Excellence in Tax and
Tax-Related Studies at the University of Buffalo Law School. Online register
at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Delaney, Jeane (Stevens)   
April 10, 2005, former wife of the late Dr. William F. Delaney; dear mother of
Niki (Rob) Kronenwetter, Barry W. (Ronda) Delaney, Babi S. (Jim McGarrigle)
Delaney, D.C., Timothy S. (Tina) Delaney, Deana (Raymond) Choczynski and
Jeanette D. (Esfandyar) JabbarAzar; loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren and
15 great-grandchildren. Friends and family may call Monday from 4-9 PM at the
JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St. where a
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Dylong, Phyllis T. (Barush)   
Suddenly April 7, 2005 in Austin, TX of Bemus Point, NY; beloved wife of
Stanley G. Dylong; dearest mother of Maria (Rusinski) Kolasinski; fond
grandmother of Heather Denaro and Thomas and Joseph Kolasinski; dear sister of
Leo Barus and Irene Nowak; daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Barush; also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday at 9 AM from the
KAZMIERCZAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3640 Clinton St. (one block east of Union) and
in St. Vincent R.C. Church (North Evans) at 10 AM. Family will be present on
Tuesday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Phyllis was the past President of the Maple
Springs Auxiliary Fire Dept., enjoyed greenhouse work, cooking, driving truck
and was a cosmetologist.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Fisher, Harold   
April 11, 2005, brother of Diana, Michael (Tina) and the late Ronald Fisher;
son of the late Edward Jr. and Gesa Fisher. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4
and 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 PM at KENNETH HOWE FUNERAL HOME, 64 Maple
St, East Aurora, where services will be held Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Memorial
contributions may be made to The Kingdon Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Rte 20A
& 78, East Aurora, NY 14052.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Flanagan, Bernard "Barney"   
April 9, 2005, of Hamburg, husband of Eileen (McCarthy) Flanagan; father of
Kathleen Ballard, Timothy (Rosemary), James (Nancy), Patricia (Daryl) Pienta,
Kevin (Bridget), Brendan, Maureen (John) Schichtel, Margaret (Jeffrey) Reagan,
Diarmuid 'Moose', Denis, the late Colleen and Ciaran Flanagan; brother of
Kathleen (Louie) Kerlin and Michael Flanagan; also survived by 13
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral from the CHAS. F. McMAHON
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982 Abbott Rd., Wednesday at 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Mary's of the Lake R.C. Church at 9:30 AM. Friends may
call Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Fox, E. Wilma (Wittmeyer)   
Of North Boston, NY, April 9, 2005, wife of the late Eugene Fox; sister of
Clarence, Vera Smith, Raymond (Lillian), Nelson (Marian), Verna (Norbert)
Koester and the late Aloysius (Anna), Evelyn Regan and Lorraine Wittmeyer;
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Mass
of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Church, Hamburg, Tuesday at 10 AM. No
prior visitation. Arrangements by DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Geiger Sr., William Ebling   
Age 93, died peacefully on April 8, 2005, a good and loving man, in
Burlington, VT; a lifelong resident of Buffalo, NY until moving to Vermont in
1998 to be with his son's loving family, son of the late William Frederick
Geiger and Catherine Ebling; husband of the late Lavona M. (Haas) Geiger, who
predeceased him in 1963. He is survived by his son, William (Edwina Pordum)
Geiger and grandchildren, Karen and Matthew Geiger, all of Vermont. Friends
received at the MICHAEL A. DiVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St.,
Tuesday from 2-5 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Mausoleum, Pine Ridge and Maryvale Dr., Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Graff, Thomas R.   
March 17, 2005 of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of Helen M. (nee Meredith);
dear father of Thomas C. (Rita) Graff; grandfather of Bryan T. (Christa)
Graff; brother of the late Jack and Richard (late Loretta) Graff; also
survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday April 12, 2005 at St. John Vianney Church,
2950 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park at 5:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity Infant Home, 780 Ridge Rd,
Lackawanna, NY 14218. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, NY.
Arrangements by The West Seneca Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME,
823-1699.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Griesbaum, Caroline C. (Felser)   
April 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Norman Griesbaum; devoted mother of
Patricia (Robert) Towlson and the late Charles (Dorothy) Griesbaum; loving
grandmother of Charles (Linda) and Michael (Debora) Griesbaum, Kim (Dwayne)
Brown and eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren;
predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner
South Ogden) Wednesday at 10 AM. Pastor Michael Griesbaum officiating.
Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Hagin, Irene (Slawiak)   
April 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late Carl B. Hagin, John Wozniak and Harry
Breitkrus; dearest mother of Diane (Wayne) Forrest, Joan Mamott and the late
Donald Breitkrus; mother-in-law of Christine Breitkrus; grandmother of Lynn
Fish, Lisa Forrest, Laura Moeller, David Forrest, Donald Breitkrus and the
late Jeffrey Mamott; great-grandmother of Lauren, Katherine, Kristen, James,
Michael and Melissa; dearest sister of Norbert Slawiak and the late Dorothy
Haremza. The family will be present Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst
Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr., (corner of Hopkins Rd.),
where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 9 AM and from St. Gregory the
Great Church at 9:30 AM. Mrs. Hagin was a charter member of St. Gregory's
Senior Citizens and St. Ann's Sodality of Most Holy Redeemer Church. On-line
register at AMIGONE.com.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Haupt, William R.   
Of Williamsville, NY, entered into rest suddenly, April 8, 2005, beloved
husband of Roberta S. (nee D'Angelo) Haupt; devoted father of Patricia R.,
Ian, Martina and Melissa; cherished grandfather of three grandchildren; loving
son of John C. and the late Joan F. (nee Welch) Haupt; dear brother of John,
Kathleen Reinbach, Thomas and Marian Haupt; also survived by aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO
FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan
Dr. on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-8 PM where Funeral Services will
immediately follow on Wednesday at 8 o'clock.
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Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Hogan, Mary (Sciupider)   
April 9, 2005, age 92, wife of the late James; mother of Gerald (Audrey
Szostak) Hogan; grandmother of Lisa (Jeffrey) Bender, Thomas (Holly) Hogan and
Richard (Reba) Hogan; great-grandmother of Josh Neureuther, Sabrina Bender,
Daniel Hogan and Miranda Bender; sister of Henry (Karen) Sciupider and
Victoria Roszya; sister-in-law of Irene Sciupider; aunt to several nieces and
nephews. Family will receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
(Lancaster-Depew Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6050 Transit Rd. where
funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM with a Mass of Christian
Burial to be celebrated at 10 AM from St. Barnabas Church, 2049 George Urban
Blvd., Depew. Online register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Isbrandt, Joseph   
April 9, 2005, of West Seneca, NY, beloved husband of 46 years to Amelia (nee
Wozniak); dearest father of Gary (Annette), Joseph A., Kenneth and the late
Anne Marie; grandfather of John and Thomas; brother of the late Henry (Alice);
also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will be present to receive
relatives and friends Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the MELVIN
J. SLIWINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 85 George Urban Blvd. (west of Harlem Rd.) where
funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM and from St. John Gualbert
Church at 10 AM. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Mr. Isbrandt was a member
of Buffalo Typographical Union #9. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to Hospice Foundation, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga 14227.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Jarnot, Elizabeth B. (Kolasz)   
April 9, 2005, of Buffalo, NY, wife of the late Stanley E.; beloved mother of
Judith E. (Peter) Travers, David S. (Marlene) Jarnot and Marcia (Ted)
Pieczonka; dear sister of Bertha (late Matthew) Ciszewski, Leo (late Stella)
Kolasz and the late Alan, Agnes Pittner, Mary Hutcheson, Albert, Thomas,
Angeline Idziur, Clara Manka and Edward Kolasz; grandmother of Elise, Jeffery
and Mark Travers, Dr. Christopher (Susan) and Amy Pieczonka, Stephanie,
Gregory and Jessica Jarnot; great-grandmother of Allison, Megan and Katherine;
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Tuesday at 9:30
AM from the Old First Ward Chapel of the PETER K. LESLIE FUNERAL HOME, 580
South Park Ave. (corner of Hamburg St., 855-1411) and in St. Valentine's
Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Family will be
present Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Betty was a member of St. Valentine's Church
for over 40 years and belonged to the Rosary Society and was the Bingo caller
on Tuesday night Bingo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice
Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227-1480. Interment in St.
Stanislaus Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Jordan, Mary R. (Pietrosimone)   
Age 95 of the Town of Tonawanda; April 9, 2005; beloved wife of the late
Irving D. Jordan; mother of Irving L., Mary, Donald (Lorraine) and Sandra
Benns; also survived by nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren;
predeceased by two grandchildren; sister of Fannie Herbert, Dominic (Marion)
Pietrosimone and Evelyn Downs. Friends received Tuesday morning from
9:30-11:00 AM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan
Dr.) where a memorial service will be held immediately following visitation
Tuesday 11:00 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Mary was a retired employee of
George R. Bennett Co.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Kapulka, Eleanore E. (Kuznicki)   
April 9, 2005, wife of the late Francis; dear mother of Kayrn (Philip)
Collins, Deirdre (Louis) Continelli and Wayne (Dale) Kapulka; grandmother of
Thomas Blair, Joel (Jamey), Erik Boccio, Christopher, Jacob, Rachelle Kapulka
and Sarah Collins; great-grandmother of Lorenzo Boccio; dear friend of Walter
Wurm. Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1949 Clinton St. (three
blocks west of S. Ogden St.) Wednesday 9 AM and St. Casimir's Church 9:30.
Friends invited. Family present Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Keller, Norman W.   
Please see Richard Ward Notice.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Maloney, Helen M. (Flaherty)   
April 9, 2005, beloved wife of the late William H. Maloney; dearest mother of
Helen Ann (late William) Emlock of Peabody, MA., Maureen (David) Canary of
Wilton, CT. and Gail F. of Buffalo; loving grandmother to Erin and William
Emlock and Christopher and Kathryn Canary; dear friend of Rosemary D'Agostino;
sister of Virginia Davis, Robert (Florence) and the late Warren, Howard, Fred,
Eugene, Walter and Frank Flaherty and Kathryn Fagen; also survived by several
nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Mass and Interment Services held at
the convenience of the family. Memorials made to American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by the F. E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Martin, Irma J. (Nagy)   
Age 77, of Palmetto, FL and formerly of the City of Tonawanda, April 9, 2005,
after a brief illness; wife of the late Addison W. Martin; mother of
Jacqueline (late Charles) Greene, Alan R. (Jodie) Martin and the late David S.
Martin; sister of Frances (Phillip) Alexander, Doris Dahlem, Steven (Ann) Nagy
and the late Helen Haist Zeimer, Edward Nagy, Mary Dixon and Leona Dohm; also
survived by six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many loving nieces
and nephews. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at JOHN O. ROTH
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in the City
of Tonawanda where services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM. Friends invited.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo Foundation, 225 Como
Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227-1480.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Monaco, Maryann   
April 9, 2005, beloved daughter of Sam R. and Angeline (nee Giglia) Monaco;
dear sister of Mrs. Donna (William) Gillan, Salvatore (Ellen) Monaco, Michael
(Linda) Monaco, Robert Monaco and James (Donna) Monaco. No prior visitation.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate a Memorial Mass, Tuesday at 10:30
AM in St. Stephen's Church (old church), 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island.
Flowers gratefully declined. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Morgante, Rosalie "Pat" (Aquilino)   
April 9, 2005, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Prosper R. 'Bob'
Morgante; dear mother of Linda (Joseph Porcelli), Richard (Edward McHale),
Robert (Karen) Morgante; loving grandmother of Justin and Jonathan; sister of
John (Rose) Aquilino of Florida and predeceased by other brothers; survived by
nieces and nephews; special friend of Mae (Richard) Rogalski. Funeral service
from the BARRON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3025 William St. near Union Rd.,
Cheektowaga, Tuesday at 9:15 AM and 10:00 in Annunciation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary Church, 7580 Clinton St., Elma. Family will be present Monday from
2-4 and 7-9.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Nichols, Marie M. (Girardi)   
April 6, 2005, wife of the late Christ Nichols; mother of Patricia Nichols of
Phoenix, AZ, Dolores Murphy, Christ A. (Judi) Nichols of Phoenix, AZ, Steven
(Anne) Nichols, Marie (Alphonsus A.) van der Poll; grandmother of 11
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister of Vincent 'Jim' (Evelyn)
Girardi, Anthony (Coletta) Girard, Joseph (late Norma) Girard and the late
Rose (late Joseph) Delmont, Dolores SanFilippo; also survived by many nieces
and nephews. Family present to receive friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUNERAL HOME, 1306 Hertel Ave. (near Colvin Ave.) where
funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated from St. Margaret Church at 9:30 AM. Entombment at Mt.
Olivet Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Phillips, M. Gertrude McAndrew   
Of Kenmore, NY, April 10, 2005, wife of the late Henry O. Phillips; dear
mother of Mary Sheila (Robert) Bluff, Thomas (Kathleen), Joseph (Jacquelyn),
Martha (John) Quinlan, Michael (Cheryl), Patrick (Marsha), Kathleen Mursten
and Daniel (Lisa) Phillips; also survived by 37 grandchildren, 57
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister of the late
Estelle Sorge and Harry R. McAndrew. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE
FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM where funeral
will be held Tuesday at 10. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C.
Church at 10:30 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Polanski, Rudolph R.   
April 9, 2005; son of the late Rudolph Sr. and late Genevieve (Neumann)
Polanski; brother of Lorraine (Hugo) DeSimone, Bernice 'Bonnie' (Joseph) Vona
and the late Eugene Polanski and late Virginia (late Dominic) Corulli;
brother-in-law of Judy Polanski; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155
Orchard Park Rd., Tuesday 9:45 and from Queen of Heaven Church at 10:15 AM.
Friends may call Monday from 12-9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
sent in Rudy's name to Feed the Children, PO Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101.
Mr. Polanski was a member of The Matthew Glab Post, a retiree of General Mills
and an avid golfer and bowler. He was a member of the Phaders Club, The Cook
Owl's Club and The St. Peter & Paul Athletic Club.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Raisen, Clara P. (Cavanaugh)   
April 9, 2005, beloved wife of 63 years to Jack J. Raisen; dear mother of Jill
Raisen (Rev. John) Buerk; fond grandmother of Christian and Dietrich J. (Dawn)
Buerk and Linda Buerk (Edward) Howell; great-grandmother of Zachary, Lillie
and Hailey; sister of the late William P. Cavanaugh. Friends are invited to
attend a Memorial Service at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St. on
Saturday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Clara C.
Raisen Scholarship Fund, c/o The Community Music School, 1415 Elmwood Ave.,
Buffalo, NY 14222. Arrangements by VANDERCHER & DICK FUNERAL HOME.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/15/2005.

Robinson Sr., John F.   
April 7, 2005, loving husband of Janet O. (nee Goodson); beloved father of
Sonja F. and John F. Jr.; grandfather of Lori S. and Quincy M.; also survived
by other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday 11 AM
at Calvary Baptist Church, 1184 Genesee St., where Funeral Services will
follow at 12 noon. Rev. David Keaton officiating. Interment Saturday, April 16
at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Raleigh, NC. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL
HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Russo, Catherine (Farkas)   
April 10, 2005, wife of the late Anthony J. Russo; dear mother of Barbara A.
(Gregory) Bernas; loving grandmother of Laura Elizabeth Bernas; sister of
Elizabeth Dolce, Frank (Patricia) Farkas, Agnes English, August (Phyllis)
Farkas and the late Ann (Louis) Meister and Joseph Farkas. Friends received on
Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the NIGHTENGALE FUNERAL HOME, 1884 South Park
Ave. (near Tifft). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial
from St. Philip the Apostle Church (950 Losson Rd.) on Wednesday at 10 AM.
Please assemble at church. Mrs. Russo worked as a candy maker for the Quaker
Bonnet. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Rydel, Eleonore "Honey" (Kaczor)   
Of Lackawanna N.Y., April 3, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Leo W. Rydel;
dearest mother of Jay (Terrie), Cynthia (Neal) Osborne and Thomas (fiance Joy)
Rydel; grandmother of Michael, Jeffrey and Kevin Osborne, Dawn Rydel and
Joshua, Natasia and Jacob Corral; sister of Edwin (Jean) Kaczor, John
(Josephine) Kaczor, Dr. Daniel (Ruth) Kaczor and the late Eugene (Candace)
Kaczor; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to
attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday morning at 9:30 at St. Barbara's
Church. Inurnment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. No prior visitation.
Arrangements by the JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Sadowski, Joseph P.   
Of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest April 9, 2005, beloved husband of the
late Emily T. (nee Gawlak) Sadowski; cherished father of Christine A. (James)
Nesbitt and David P. Sadowski; cherished grandfather of Jeffrey Sr. (Lupe)
Nesbitt and Keith (Connie) Nesbitt; cherished great-grandfather of Jeffrey
Jr., Emily, Monique and Melinda; loving son of the late Joseph and Sophie (nee
Gonzagowski) Sadowski; dear brother of Virginia (Ray) Pesta and Dorothy (late
Al) Ziolkowski; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends
may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near
Lake Ave. on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on
Wednesday morning at 8:15 o'clock and a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock. Entombment
Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Sadowski was an Army veteran of WWII.
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Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Sanchez, Virginia (Torres)   
Of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest April 10, 2005, beloved wife of the late
Artemio Sanchez; devoted mother of Adelaida (late Pedro) Dones, Jose Sanchez,
Edwin Sanchez and Anibal (Sonia) Sanchez; cherished grandmother of eight
grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; loving
daughter of the late Antonio and Manuela (nee Velazquez) Torres; cherished
sister of six brothers and sisters; also survived by many relatives and
friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (City
Chapel), 102 Linwood Ave. at Summer on Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from
2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral and services will be held on Thursday morning
at 11 o'clock. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Selcoe, Lillian M.   
April 9, 2005, Age 82; beloved wife of Charles D. Selcoe; dear mother of
Charles T. (Bonnie) Selcoe. The family will be present to receive friends
Monday 3-7 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600
Sheridan Drive (corner Parker) where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 PM. Friends invited. Online guest register at
www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Shiesley, Mary M. (Stevens)   
April 8, 2005, beloved wife of the late Wayne Z. Shiesley; dearest mother of
Wayne F. (Lynne) Shiesley; loving grandmother of Nichole, Leah and Matthew
Shiesley; dear sister of the late Frederick (Virginia) and Robert Stevens.
Funeral Services held privately. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later
date. Arrangements by the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online
register book at www.Amigone.com
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Tobia, Mary A. (Mannion)   
April 6, 2005 in Ocala, FL, formerly of Buffalo, NY; beloved wife of Vincent
A. Tobia; dear mother of Marilyn (late Richard) DiBerardino, David M. (Carol)
and the late Vincent A. Tobia, Jr. Esq.; also survived by seven grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren; sister of Joann (Robert) Tarson, the late
Michael (Geraldine) Mannion and Joseph (late Ruth) Schmitz. Friends received
at the MICHAEL A. DIVINCENZO FUNERAL HOME, 1122 E. Lovejoy St., Monday from
2-8 PM where prayers will be said Tuesday morning at 9 followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 9:30 AM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Trykowski, Benedict "Ben"   
April 8, 2005, husband of the late Martha (nee Wlostowski); dear father of
Patricia (David Wigdor), James, Ronald (Linda), Richard (Sandra) Trykowski,
Shirley (Stephen) Graczyk, Darlene (John) Mazgaj; brother of Norman (Ann)
Trykowski and predeceased by seven sisters and brothers; grandfather of ten
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; caretaker of Gene Smith; loving
friends of Sophia Budny, John and Sybil Buner, Jim Jeziorski and many more.
Funeral from the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks
east of Dick Rd.) Tuesday 9 AM and Our Lady of Pompeii Church 9:30.
Visititation Monday 2:00-9:00 PM.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Ward, Richard   
Suddenly April 6, 2005; husband of the late Shirley A. Keller; dear father of
William (Kathy) Keller of Eden, NY, Alice Sollenberger (companion Dennis) of
Florida, Thomas Keller (companion Karen) of Eden, NY, Leland Keller (companion
Joan) of Albany, NY, Edward Keller (companion Nancy) of Florida, Linda
(Stephen) Schmitt of Hamburg, NY, Lynn (Andrew) Middleton of Portland and Mary
(Todd) Ostrer of Portland; son of the late Leland and Marie Keller of
Lakeview; dear brother of the late James (Brenda) McGilicuddy, Patricia
(Patrick) Luci, Connie (Michael) DeBerardinis, Michael (Lynn) Keller, Terry
(Kathy) Gates; also survived by 23 grandchildren, one great-grandchild,
several nieces and nephews. For a father who was never there, but always there
in heart and always made those phone calls to make you feel better. A very
good man who stood up for what he loved, will be sadly missed.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Warner, Lugarda E. (Sion)   
Of Morton Corners, NY, April 10, 2005, wife of Edward J. Warner; mother of
Jean (Bruce) Luno, Marjorie, John, Thomas, Joseph (Deborah) and Michael
(Patricia) Warner; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren; sister of Wilfred, Kenneth and the late Bernard Sion.
Friends may call Monday evening from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville where a
Prayer Service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial from St. Aloysius Church, Springville at 10:30. Mrs. Warner
was a charter member of the Mortons Corners Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies
Auxiliary.
Published in the Buffalo News on 4/11/2005.

Wojtowicz, Louise M. (Dziechciarz)   
Of Buffalo, N.Y., April 6, 2005. Wife of the late Louis J. Wojtowicz; dear
mother of Carlisle 'Carl' (Judy) Walters of Cummings, GA., George (Barbara)
Wojtowicz and the late Adrian Wojtowicz; also survived by seven grandchildren
and eleven great-grandchildren; sister of the late Joseph Jackson, Lillian,
Cleo Makowski, Violet Bleckinger, Edward Jackson and Henry Dziechciarz.
Friends may call at the D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave.,
Kenmore, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45.
Mass of Christian Burial from St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:15 AM. Interment in
Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Published in the Buffalo News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.